Embers of Embers

Chapter 239 "Utopia"
The sudden appearance of Nordro Company, the exiles of the Evangelical Church...
There are enough strange things in Old Dunling now, but just like everyone made an appointment, disturbing things appear one after another.
Lorenzo also had some impressions of Shermans. Among those powerful cardinals, he was not noticeable. Compared to other cardinals, he looked like a true believer. In addition to performing his duties every day, Apart from praying, there was nothing extra to do. Unexpectedly, he eventually became an exile and came to Old Dunling.
"The Evangelical Church has begun to split. These schismatic exiles can be exchanged for a large bounty in the hands of the new pope. Of course, we care more about cooperation than the bounty."
Oscar said to Lorenzo that he was full of expectations for Lorenzo.
"Where are the clues? You should know better than me how big Old Dunling is. If Shermans hides somewhere, it will be difficult for me to find him."
Lorenzo asked, these cardinals are all human beings, and being able to escape from the Seven Hills has already proved their care and prudence.
"No, we suspect that Shermans has helpers. His traces on the sea cannot be hidden from our sight, but he mysteriously disappeared after he landed ashore, as if someone was helping him."
Oscar said, "This requires your freedom."
Lorenzo pondered for a while, his eyes alert, "Aren't you afraid that I will do something outrageous?"
"According to Inverg's regulations, he is considered a stowaway." Oscar spread his hands.
"However, there is actually one thing that should be a clue to the investigation. Nordro does not have many industries in the interior. Our energy is limited, otherwise we would not hire you. Shermans, an exile from a foreign land, can successfully enter the old Dunling, and hiding himself perfectly, someone should be assisting him, and there are very few people who can do this in old Dunling."
Lorenzo thought for a moment and replied, "I know."
"Don't be too anxious. This matter is just the icing on the cake for our cooperation with Fei Lengcui. Don't be too pushy, but if you really find him, the benefits will not be missing from you."
"Shermans..."
Lorenzo was not in a hurry to reply. It had to be said that Oscar's case successfully attracted his attention. When the purpose of the mission was unclear, exiles who opposed the mission appeared. Although Lorenzo From Zuo's point of view, they are not really allies.
It is very likely that he will become the target of the mission. Perhaps this time, he can take advantage of the dispute between them and the exiles.
The lost "Apocalypse", the reappearance of hallucinogens, the exiles and the mission, everything is like a chaotic gambling game. Lorenzo wants to use his only chips to win everything on the gambling table. ... You may be too confident to win everything, but at least you can't lose too badly.
Lorenzo was having a headache about what was going to happen next. According to the safest way to deal with it, he should buy a boat ticket now and then leave Old Dunling far away to avoid this dark whirlpool.
But Lorenzo is not that calm lamb. He is eager to take risks. He has a strange premonition, as if a secret that changes everything is waiting for him. Once he leaves, he will never know the truth.
"That's all?" Lorenzo wondered if there were more,
"That's all," Oscar replied.
Lorenzo stood up, and it seemed that he could leave after this discussion.
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Lorenzo."
Oscar said suddenly and abruptly, with a strange meaning on his face, as if he knew everything.
Lorenzo didn't care about that. The protagonist this time was not himself, but Seleu and Oscar. In the final analysis, Lorenzo was just a lone wolf. It was hard to impress him with things like interests. Compared with interests, he cared more about his own. intention.
This is also related to the Stuart group. Although he has a good relationship with Seleucid, he should keep a distance. After Lorenzo signaled, he left here, leaving only Oscar and Seleucid.
After an unknown amount of time, Seleu was the first to break the silence.
"You sent him away on purpose first, didn't you?"
Seleu looked into Oscar's eyes. She had a pair of magical eyes, and few people could resist Seleu's prying eyes.
"Pretty much, you should understand Lorenzo better than I do. If there are some things that have nothing to do with him, don't involve him, otherwise it will only become more troublesome."
Oscar seemed to know a lot, more than Seleu expected him to know.
"Thanks to Lorenzo's thirst for knowledge, otherwise I really don't know how to bring up the topic and let him work and leave."
Picking up the napkin on the side, Oscar wiped his hands, which were stained with sweat.
Although the conversation just now was peaceful, Oscar was extremely nervous. Lorenzo was an uncontrollable psycho. It was hard for you to know what he was thinking. Even if Oscar was on good terms with him, he might end up acting strangely in the next second. grounds were hacked to death.
Just like Seleu before you, even Seleu almost died in Lorenzo's hands. You never know what he will do until the last moment.
"Actually, any so-called cooperation is just a cover, right?" Seliu asked.
Oscar nodded, "Although I am a writer, I am also one of the shareholders of Nordro. When meeting someone with your status, I always need some serious reasons, right?"
"So, dear Duke Stuart, how much do you know about us?"
This is the main topic of today. Oscar is leaning on his arms and looking at her with a half-smile.
Seleu shook her head and she said.
"Shouldn't it be you who should introduce yourself?"
"Too."
Oscar put away his smile and became serious.
"Do you know "Utopia"?"
"'Utopia'? Have you heard of it?"
Seleu was a little puzzled, not knowing why Oscar proposed this.
She had heard Yawei mention these people. As the old butler of the Stuart family, he knew many secrets, such as those related to Oscar. When he learned about this side of Oscar, Seliu was extremely vigilant. It seemed that The meeting on the train was as if they had arranged it deliberately.
"'Utopia' is derived from the work of the philosopher Plato. This is a book that we highly respect, and we very much recognize the content in it."
"I have read this book." Seliu said. Reading is one of her only hobbies. There are books from all over the world displayed on the bookshelf, which Yawei helped her collect.
"So what do you think of the country in the book?" Oscar asked.
Seleu thought for a moment and replied, "A Utopia that is beautiful but lifeless and unattainable."
The country in the book seems beautiful, but it is completely rigid, with nothing that can be changed, like a calm pool of stagnant water.
"Indeed, from the current point of view, it is too far behind, but some of its excellent points are still worth learning from."
Oscar was not surprised by Seleu's answer. Even he himself held the same view to a certain extent.
"Then what do you want to say? You're not discussing philosophy with me, are you?" Seliu asked.
"Of course not. Philosophy is not something that pleases girls. We like the concept of "Utopia", but in the end it is just a theory left in a book. Plato is not capable of realizing all of this. He cannot build a country."
Oscar said very seriously and seriously.
"But we can."
Seliu's eyes changed slightly and she didn't answer. After a short silence, she laughed.
"You are committing treason."
"It depends on your definition of 'country', doesn't it? We don't have any territory to speak of." Oscar didn't care at all about Seleu's threat.
"So what do you want to do here today? Convince me to join your strange organization to build this ideal country? Compared with the country, this sounds more like a superiority club for the rich and powerful?" Seliu said , "Yahweh told me about you, you sounded mysterious and unwelcome."
"There will always be such things as prejudice, but I hope you can get to know us carefully before making a decision. We are all looking forward to having you as a new member."
Oscar said as he took out a letter with a familiar pattern printed on it, consistent with the necklace around Oscar's neck, and then pushed it towards Seleu.
"Me? I don't understand what makes me worthy of your attention?" Seleu didn't answer the letter, but asked vigilantly.
Since being targeted by Lawrence, Seliu has been slightly hostile and wary of these guys who suddenly arrived. He is a new duke who has just grown up. In the eyes of some people with ill intentions, he is simply a fat man waiting to be slaughtered. sheep.
"We intend to win over or invest in all valuable people. This is true for you, and so is Lorenzo. It's a pity that his connection with the purge agency is too deep. We don't want to have any intersection with the purge agency. I had no choice but to give up.”
Oscar stated their criteria for selecting members.
"Lorenzo?"
Seleu didn't expect that someone like Lorenzo could fall into their eyes, but Oscar explained this very seriously.
"You know the three classes established by Plato in The Republic, right?"
Seliu knew it and replied immediately.
"Philosophical rulers, iron-blooded warriors, ignorant citizens."
"Lorenzo is an excellent warrior, extremely outstanding. It can be seen from his fighting spirit that he is not afraid of death. He will be the strongest defender of the kingdom."
Oscar was not shy about his praise for Lorenzo, he continued.
"If possible, I really hope that he can also become a part of the country. As for you, you are the youngest duchess in Stuart. Behind you are countless families who support you. As you grow older, you will become The more powerful you become, you will be an excellent ruler, and your joining will make the country grow faster."
Oscar's words changed and he became more relaxed.
"We will not force you. After all, this is an ideal country. Everything comes from the voluntariness of the members. Forced here seems dirty. It is up to you to consider whether you want to join or not. Of course, don't rush to answer me. Carefully Think about it.”
Seliu was silent, then looked at the letter, and couldn't help but look at the eyes on the fire paint. It seemed to come alive. The two carefully observed each other and saw through each other's souls.
"However, there is one more thing. Your joining may save Lorenzo's life."
Oscar seemed to know the direction of the story, he said to Seleu.
"What do you mean?"
Hearing the girl's voice, Oscar looked like his evil plan had succeeded, and he turned to explain.
"Don't worry, it's just a speculation. You must know that this city is Old Dunling. He belongs to the purification agency, and the purification agency serves Queen Victoria."
Oscar knows too many things, he said to Seliu.
"Queen Victoria's will is the will that has the highest priority. When it conflicts with Lorenzo, do you think the purification agency will still side with Lorenzo? And if that happens, do you think Lorenzo will Can Zuo escape from this city?"
"Only we can help Lorenzo until then," Oscar said.
"You want to threaten me into joining like this?"
"Of course not, we never force, I just show the interests and harms. You will be an insurance. When Lorenzo gets lost, pull him, and of course use a little force to pull him to our camp. It's not bad either."
Although he talks about giving up, Oscar will not let Lorenzo go if given the chance. There are not many guys who are as opportunistic as him and are so capable of fighting.
"No...wait, so you don't obey Queen Victoria either?"
"We are a republic and a parliamentary system. Monarchy is not an option."
Oscar stood up and said goodbye to Seleu with a smile.
"I have said enough today. As for joining or not, please think carefully. Of course, if possible, I still hope you will join. After all, an excellent ruler just rejected us not long ago. This It breaks our hearts.”
"Who are your members?"
"This is not possible. The list of members is confidential. Even if you join, you may not know everything." Oscar refused decisively.
"That's all? Aren't you afraid that I'll tell you?" Seliu asked.
"You won't do this, and even though I've told you so much, this country is still illusory to you, isn't it?"
Oscar didn't tell any useful information from beginning to end. He acted like he was deceiving Seliu about investing, cheating money like a magician.
"Wait, I have one last question."
Seliu suddenly stopped Oscar. She looked at Oscar and asked.
"You have taken a fancy to Lorenzo's powerful force and the resources and rule of our Stuart family. What about you?"
Seleu seemed to have found a certain key, she asked.
"So, why did you join? What contribution can you make to this ideal country?"
Unexpectedly, Seliu would ask this. Oscar smiled slightly and then said.
"Value, this meaning is changeable. It is not just the value of politics, resources or force. It also has different meanings in different aspects."
Oscar said seriously.
"My book is actually quite popular."
(End of this chapter)